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Box In The Shape Of An Egg, early 18th century
This is a Box in the shape of an egg. It is dated early 18th century and we acquired it in 1967. Its medium is worked tortoiseshell inlaid with gold. It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.
This object was
donated by
Unknown.
It is credited Gift of Anonymous Donor.
- DIY Bacterial Gene Engineering CRISPR Kit, 2015-ongoing
- crispr kit, information graphic.
- Courtesy of The Odin.
- NATURE.050
Its dimensions are
L x Di: 7.5 × 4.5 cm (2 15/16 × 1 3/4 in.)
Cite this object as
Box In The Shape Of An Egg, early 18th century; worked tortoiseshell inlaid with gold; L x Di: 7.5 × 4.5 cm (2 15/16 × 1 3/4 in.); Gift of Anonymous Donor; 1967-48-33